How to Pronounce "nieves"
word
niˈɛvɛs
nee-EV-es
ˈniːɛvz
NEE-evz
Definition
Plural of 'nieve' in Spanish, meaning 'snows' or 'snowfalls'. Can also refer to snowy places, or in Mexico, to a type of flavored ice treat.
IPA Transcription
American English
niˈɛvɛs
British English
ˈniːɛvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nee-EV-es
UK
NEE-evz
Listen in Context
The mountains are covered with nieves in winter.
Many towns in the north have heavy nieves every year.
We enjoyed eating strawberry nieves in Mexico.
After the storm, kids played outside in the fresh nieves.